Ethan Sinclair knew better than anyone that from the very beginning, Lianne had never been some delicate flower sheltering under the shade of his protection.
All she wanted was to find her mother; immense power and influence couldn't threaten her.
Given the depth of their relationship, he shouldn't have needed to use his power to force her to break up with him.
She always listened to him, didn't she?
In his presence, she was always gentle and obedient, hanging on his every word, unconditionally following his every command.
But just now, after he had spoken only a few words, she had understood his unspoken intentions and preemptively told him: even if he cut off all contact with her for the rest of their lives, she would not break up with Seth Sinclair.
Under the warm light, Lianne's delicate features were especially clear as she met Ethan Sinclair's gaze without flinching.
"Ethan, I'm in love with Seth Sinclair. I won't give him up for anyone."
